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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.73, 1,565.19 and 495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.73, 1,565.19 and 495.78 is: 743.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.73 : 1,565.19 = 495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.73/1,565.19 = 495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.73x = 1,565.19 × 495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.73x = 775,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,989.90/1,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.48

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